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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

Y8 ARXMOT history

Y8 ARX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

Y8 ARX silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,607 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ARX was last recorded at 53,607 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2014: 3,566 miles, lower than 35,345 miles on 5 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,564 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
1,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,607 miles
  • 2025 – 51,564 miles
  • 2024 – 49,337 miles
  • 2023 – 45,877 miles
  • 2022 – 36,388 miles
  • 2021 – 24,656 miles
  • 2020 – 24,266 miles
  • 2019 – 19,800 miles
  • 2018 – 16,595 miles
  • 2017 – 13,650 miles
  • 2016 – 10,744 miles
  • 2015 – 7,416 miles
  • 2014 – 3,566 miles
  • 2013 – 35,345 miles
  • 2012 – 34,628 miles
  • 2011 – 33,516 miles
  • 2010 – 30,936 miles
  • 2009 – 24,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,607 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath but structurally ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,607 miles (+2,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,607 miles
    Test number
    266108437454
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath but structurally ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass51,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    247984623151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,564 miles (+2,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    762237400577
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,337 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    328212046844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    581519984688
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail45,877 miles (+9,489)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    113286062823
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass36,388 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    776815446152
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  8. Fail36,386 miles (+11,730)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    324905968183
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  9. Pass24,656 miles (+390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,656 miles
    Test number
    249650697248
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass24,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,266 miles
    Test number
    781733362725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,266 miles (+4,466)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,266 miles
    Test number
    832592286520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass19,800 miles (+3,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,800 miles
    Test number
    986197274858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  13. Pass16,595 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    16,595 miles
    Test number
    252338855902
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail16,591 miles (+2,941)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,591 miles
    Test number
    642160346127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass13,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,650 miles
    Test number
    269157344056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,650 miles (+2,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,650 miles
    Test number
    730257118242
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass10,744 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,744 miles
    Test number
    484480585187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side wall perishing

  18. Fail7,416 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,416 miles
    Test number
    125562475447
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass7,416 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,416 miles
    Test number
    327542175048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,566 miles (-31,779)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    3,566 miles
    Test number
    816733674058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,345 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    645035593008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,628 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    905913412246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass34,628 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    935713312257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,516 miles
    Test number
    318377521207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,516 miles (+2,580)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,516 miles
    Test number
    375666711417
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass30,936 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,936 miles
    Test number
    690968990286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,605 miles
    Test number
    280977259201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 ARX

Does Y8 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 ARX is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ARX?
The MOT on Y8 ARX is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 ARX done?
Y8 ARX was recorded at 53,607 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,699 miles a year.
Has Y8 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ARX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 ARX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 ARX find?
Y8 ARX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: central vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath but structurally ok; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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